New "Spring's Glory," Texas Hill Country oil painting by Niki Gulley

"Spring’s Glory," Texas Hill Country ©2015 Niki Gulley

 36” x 60” textured oil painting on gallery wrap canvas

“Spring’s Glory” was inspired by a trip to the Texas Hill Country. The spring conditions were perfect, and the bluebonnets were amazing! While we were near Fredericksburg, we took a scenic drive along the Willow City Look and as we approached the top of a hill about half way around, we were greeted by this gorgeous view of the rolling hills and bluebonnets in full bloom. Then, to top it off the sun was setting in the distance casting its golden glow and backlighting the wildflowers. I had to capture the magical moment, enhancing the kaleidoscope of colors in the sky and along the ground. Arranging clouds, the road and rows of bluebonnets in rhythmic sweeping shapes to create a harmonious landscape that flows with light, texture and color, and suggest a feeling of optimism about what’s to come.

"Spring's Glory" along with several of my new palette knife paintings will be featured in my One Woman Show, hosted by the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX. If interested in more information on pricing or purchasing this palette bluebonnet painting, please contact The Good Art Company.

The Good Art Company Gallery

Niki Gulley - One Woman Show

Opening Reception / Meet the Artist - April 3rd, 5pm - 9pm

Show continuing through April

218 West Main St.

Fredericksburg, TX

goodartcompany.com/gac/

To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Texas bluebonnet, Indian Paintbrush and wildflower oil paintings.

"Bluebonnet Reflections" oil painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

"Bluebonnet Reflections" ©2015 Niki Gulley

9" x 12" textured oil painting

In Bluebonnet Reflections, I wanted to capture the beautiful reflections on this pond in Ennis, Texas with bluebonnets filling the distant hills and leading your eye back towards the wooden bridge. Painted with a combination of brush and palette knife, the finished image is loaded with depth and color.

"Hill Country Retreat" and several of my contemporary impressionistic landscapes are also on display at the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX. For more information, please contact goodartcompany.com/gac/.

To see more of Gulley's palette knife landscape paintings please check out NikiGulley.com.

To find out more about upcoming Plein Air Painting Classes and Art Treks, visit nikigulley.com/artreks.

For more information on my Texas bluebonnet and wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

"Hill Country Retreat" Texas Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley

"Hill Country Retreat" ©2015 Niki Gulley

9" x 12" textured oil painting

I painted these Texas bluebonnets at a plein air painting workshop I was leading in Fredericksburg, TX. I loved the pop of red on the flag flying off this cabin's back porch in contrast to the vibrant cobalt bluebonnets. Working with palette knife and thick oil paint, this Texas landscape is loaded with texture, color and movement!

"Hill Country Retreat" and several of my contemporary impressionistic landscapes are also on display at the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX. For more information, please contact goodartcompany.com/gac/.

To see more of Gulley's palette knife landscape paintings please check out NikiGulley.com.

To find out more about upcoming Plein Air Painting Classes and Art Treks, visit nikigulley.com/artreks.

For more information on my Texas bluebonnet and wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

"Hill Country Retreat" Texas Bluebonnet oil painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

"Hill Country Retreat" ©2014 Niki Gulley

9" x 12" textured oil painting

I painted these Texas bluebonnets at a plein air painting workshop I was leading in Fredericksburg, TX. I loved the pop of red on the flag flying off this cabin's back porch in contrast to the vibrant cobalt bluebonnets. Working with palette knife and thick oil paint, this Texas landscape is loaded with texture, color and movement!

For more information on my Texas bluebonnet and wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

To see more of Gulley's palette knife landscape paintings please check out NikiGulley.com.

To find out more about upcoming Plein Air Painting Classes and Art Treks, visit nikigulley.com/artreks.

New Indian Paintbrush painting by Niki Gulley

"Texas Treats" ©2012 Niki Gulley

12" x 12" textured mixed media on canvas

I painted these Indian Paintbrush with extremely thick paint and palette knives to achieve depth and texture. The resulting image comes to life and is loaded with color and energy. In this wildflower series, I've painted the scene around the edges of the canvas on 1 and 1/2" deep stretcher bars so that the painting can be hung without a frame for a unique sculptural effect.

If you are interested in more information, e-mail Niki Gulley.

To see more of Niki Gulley's Texas inspired paintings or 

to find out about her upcoming workshop schedule, 

please check out NikiGulley.com.

Wildflower Way by Pamela Blaies

Wildflower Way
10" x 8"
Oil on Canvas

It looks like many have enjoyed this well-worn path through the wildflowers. Bluebonnets and indian paintbrush carpet the ground, making a beautiful border along the trail. The fence in the background made painting this piece even more fun. I love to paint fences alongside flowers because of the way the wood gives structure and balance to the softness of the flowers.

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A Walk in the Wildflowers by Pamela Blaies

A Walk in the Wildflowers
11" x 14"
Oil on Canvas

This past weekend I went on a road trip to Missouri. The long drive through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri offered many beautiful views. The terrain changes from flat, to hilly to rocky and there were wildflowers all along the way. We stayed in a log cabin in a little resort in Missouri full of stone fences, walking paths, cottages and lots of flowers. Today I'm starting a series of paintings that are inspired by this past weekend. This painting was completed before my trip, but embodies the feeling of pure enjoyment and peace I enjoyed while spending time in such a beautiful place with my family.

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Bluebonnets & Indian Paintbrush oil paintings by Niki Gulley

Bluebonnets & Indian Paintbrush • ©2011 Niki Gulley

3 - 12" x 12" oil paintings on canvas

I painted these Texas bluebonnets & Indian Paintbrush with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives to achieve extreme texture so that the images come to life and leap off the canvas! Sold individually or as a triptych, the wildflower paintings continue around the edges of the canvas on 1 1/2" deep stretcher bars.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on these bluebonnet paintings or visit my website at:

NikiGulley.com